Maine film ‘Canoe Dig It?’ to show in Vermont theaters
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Our Tia Trudgeon spoke to filmmaker Samuel Dunning about his mockumentary set in Maine. Dunning described the film as “a love letter to Maine and New England – it’s equal parts of that
Gov. Scott establishes AI Economic Task Force
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont is taking a new step to prepare for the fast-growing impact of artificial intelligence. On Monday, Governor Phil Scott signed an executive order creating the Vermont Artificial Intelligence Economic Task Force. The
New Bethlehem facility expands NH firefighter training, CDL testing
BETHLEHEM, N.H. (WCAX) – An expanding fire academy in Bethlehem will give more new recruits the certifications they need, and future commercial vehicle drivers will also benefit. The fire tower in Bethlehem has been there for about
Stepped up Vermont, New York police patrols target unbuckled drivers
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Law enforcement agencies in Vermont and New York are increasing patrols as part of an annual campaign to check whether drivers are wearing seat belts. The enforcement effort coincides with Memorial Day weekend
Scott vetoes sister state program bill
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Gov. Phil Scott on Monday vetoed a bill that would have created a sister state program in Vermont. The legislation would have formed a nine-person committee and given that committee authority to both
Made in Vermont: Custom Castings of Vermont
RANDOLPH CENTER, Vt. (WCAX) – A metal worker in Randolph Center helps artists create sculpted masterpieces using a practice that goes back thousands of years Metal casting has evolved throughout the ages. In Randolph, the Vermont Castings
Area lakes, waterways still dangerously cold despite warming weather
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The weather may feel warm, but with water temperatures still in the 40s, Lake Champlain and other bodies of water are still dangerously cold. Experts urge people to think twice if they plan
Vt. lawmakers extend session as education funding deal remains out of reach
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Legislators in Montpelier extended the 2026 session Monday as they try to strike a deal on education funding reform. Gov. Phil Scott maintains the state cannot address rising school costs and declining student
State report reveals multiple injuries at Burlington childcare center
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – WCAX News has learned new details about what led up to an investigation of a Burlington childcare facility. A state report reveals the ONE Arts Community School self-reported several incidents where a young
WCAX viewer captures owl duet. Here’s how to submit your photos, videos
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A pair of owls sang a duet in South Burlington, and it was captured on camera. Brendan sent WCAX the video he took on Sunday at Red Rocks Park in South Burlington.